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X401 WOS

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,977 mi
Last recorded157,977 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX401 WOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 157,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2017 148,284 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play bothsides (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

esp light on

Fail 6 May 2017 148,284 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play bothsides (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

esp light on

Pass 5 Mar 2016 136,717 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 136,717 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 128,691 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 11 Mar 2015 128,686 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 28 Feb 2015 128,641 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 127,368 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 126,798 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 120,945 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 116,266 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link has slight play in a bush

Pass 6 Jul 2010 112,662 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 108,362 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 104,242 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 98,135 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 98,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 94,391 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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X401 WOS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X401 WOS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X401 WOS registered?

X401 WOS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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